Louisiana Storm Kills Woman and Halts Water Supply
A violent wind and lightning storm struck central Louisiana causing extensive damage across ten oil towns. Mrs. Will Hinton, 60, was killed in Colfax by a lightning flash while at home. one Black man was injured at Rochelle. Rochelle’s water system failed, needing five days to restore power and water, with locomotives planned to deliver fire water.
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Will Hinton
Gee
Colfax
Rochelle
Tremont Lumber Company
Lumber
Tullos
Standard
Ola
Georgetown
Grayson
Kelly
Urania
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Columbia
Gore Leads In Oklahoma Vote In Democratic Primary
In Oklahoma City as returns from 2 337 precincts show, Thomas P. Gore leads Charles J. Wrightsman in the Democratic race for governor nominee and for U S Senate, with Gore at 56 645 and Wrightsman 54 645. Frank Buttram trails for governor after Alfalfa Bill Murray blocks a first primary win.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Thomas P. Gore
Tost
Harding
Charles J. Wrightsman
Tulsa
Wrightsman
Gore
Wrightman
W. A
Murray
Frank Buttram
Buttram
Russellville Blast Leads to Two Arrests in Barber Shop Din
In Montgomery Alabama July 31 AP Walter K McAdory reports two arrests in connection with the dynamiting of a Russellville barber shop. Suspects Nelson Berrett and his brother in law J Moody are held without bond pending a preliminary hearing. arresting officer Van Gilbert helped seize them.
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Ala
Russellville
Walter K. McAdory
van Gilbert
Nelson Berrett
J. %. Moody
Trey
Arrest named instigator of Dennis murder
Glenn D. McKnight, once a bootleg whisky king and federal agent, was identified by W. L. Thornley as the man who instigated the shooting of State Senator E. J. Dennis. Thornley testified under oath that McKnight hired him to kill the senator at Moncks Corner, as authorities moved to bring McKnight from Charleston.
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Columbia
8. C
Glenn D. McKnight
W. L. Thornley
E. J. Dennis
McKnight
Thornley
Charleston
John G. Richards
Moncks Corner
A. J. Hydrick
Hell Hole
Berkeley County
Thorn
Juarez Placed Under Martial Law and Officials Arrested
Juarez across the Rio Grande from El Paso is under martial law after Governor Romulo Escobar of Chihuahua ordered arrests. Mayor Gustavo Flores Aldermen Jose Motta Partocinio Candelaria and City Clerk Alejandro Falkiner were detained at a military garrison amid alleged election interference by Prieto faction followers two weeks prior.
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EL P Aso
Texas
Romulo Escobar
Chihuahua
Mexico
Juarez
Rio Grande
Gustavo Flores
Jose Motta
Partocinio Candelaria
Alejandro Falkiner
Escobar
Manuel Prieto
Gty
Batchelor Fireman Takes Annual Vacation in Florida
J. C. Batchelor of Dothan fire department is reported at headquarters to be on his annual vacation, visiting Florida points this week.
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J. C. Batchelor
Dothan
Florida
Flying hotel R-100 begins maiden Atlantic voyage
The British airship R-100, bigger than Graf Zeppelin, starts its first flight from England to Montreal with about 30 crew aboard and no passengers. It features enclosed passenger areas, electric cooking, 4200 hp motive power, three Rolls-Royce Condor engines, and a 3500 mile range.
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Atlantic
Graf Zepp
England
Montreal
Canada
Graf Zeppelin
Graf
Washington Monument
Police to Strictly Enforce City Traffic Laws
Police Chief J L Domingus announced all Dothan officers will rigorously enforce traffic ordinances. Citizens protested via The Eagle over open exhausts and muffler violations, with one arrest already made for a cut-out wired open.
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Dothan
J. L
Tobe) Domingus
Future Of Opportunity In Machine Age Is Rosy
Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison voiced optimism about the machine age in a West Orange interview on Ford’s birthday. They agreed hard work is essential, prohibition helps, unemployment remains unsolved, and industry is part of culture. Ford denied overproduction and argued goods fail due to quality or price.
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West Orange
N. J
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Ford
Edison
Harvey
Firestone
U S Gunboat Palos repels Changsha attack in river battle
Five American sailors wounded as the U S gunboat Palos repelled a Chinese communist assault near Changsha on the Liang river. About 50 attackers were killed and the ship sustained minor damage while armor protected the crew aboard. The battle lasted about an hour as the Palos engaged with three inch guns and machine guns.
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Shanghai
United States
Palos
Changsha
Liang River
Psstions
Worthy Tribute Paid Congressman Wilson
RUSHTON La July 31 AP Representative Riley Jo Wilson a Democrat on the house flood control committee will be returned to Congress without opposition as his only opponent Senator R B Knott withdrew from the contest Knott said he withdrew because he believed Wilsons position on the committees will benefit the district
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Riley Jo Wilson
Congress
R. B. Knott
Knott
Wilson
Women Prisoners at Auburn Seek Equal Privileges
A Cayuga County grand jury report details a seven month investigation into Auburn State Prison for Women. It finds dissatisfaction stems mainly from punishments and smoking restrictions, urging equal privileges with male inmates while noting 70 percent of punishments relate to smoking policy.
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Auburn N.Y. J
Auburn State
Blistering Sun Bathed Alabama With Scattered Showers
Unsettled heat scorched Alabama today though clouds drifted, bringing a chance of thundershowers. Thermometers soared past record values at most stations except Mobile, where 92 was noted. Auburn and Ozark reported significant rainfall totals around 1.5 to 2 inches, with showers reported near Mobile, Greenville, and Greenboro.
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Montoomatery
Ala
Mobile
Auburn
Ozark
Biggest Prohi raid targets Brooklyn brewery and cafe
Federal agents seized the North American brewery and Palm Garden cafe on Wilson Greene Avenues Brooklyn in what was described as the biggest raid in prohibition history. The operation valued at 1.5 million dollars involved thousands of kegs of beer and beer on tap at 4.96 percent alcohol with hundreds of bottles of whiskey and wine also seized. William C. Nolan led 15 agents. the raid was conducted without a warrant after prior testing of beer on site.
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New York
Wilson Greene Avenues
Brooklyn
William C. Nolan
Life Saving Crew Searches for Stricken Plane
Coast guard crews searched waters near Point Stives about 30 miles north of San Francisco for a large unidentified monoplane that reportedly burst into flames and plunged after 9 p.m. last night. Winds were around 40 miles per hour as observers said the craft flew low over the water toward the city. No aircraft were found at nearby airports.
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San Francisco
Aal
Point Steves
Here
Coast
Secretary Davidson Begins 10009 Mile Air Tour Footnote
Assistant Secretary of War I Trubee Davidson departed Montgomery for Shreveport Louisiana as the second stop on his 10 009 mile air tour of U S air posts. He arrived yesterday to participate in American Lesson activities and address a joint meeting of Montgomery civic clubs and the Legionnaires.
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Montgomery
Als
Trubee Davidson
Shreveport
United States
Civic Clubs
Legionnaires
1000 Doctors To Meet For Post Graduate Cancer Class
A large gathering of physicians is planned for a post graduate cancer class described as the largest of its kind. The meeting highlights cancer diagnosis, treatment challenges, and early disease detection, with references to cancer cell research and growth experiments by Gey and colleagues.
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Associated Press
Daltimohe
APD
Eariier
Esrifer
Jto
George A. Gey
Garsen Ish Oratory
R-100 Nears End of England Flight at St Hubert
The R-100 dirigible neared the end of its England flight at St Hubert Quebec after a day of reduced speed. Officials cited better conditions near dusk for arrival and the crew reported no engine issues. Royal Canadian Mounted Police patrolled the field as spectators were sparse. Direct wireless links reported expected arrival around 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Hubert
Montreal
Que
England
St. Hubert
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Heflin to speak at Wiregrass Memorial Saturday in Dothan
Senator J Thomas Heflin, former 1928 Democratic deserter, campaigns as Independent against the party in 1930s style. He will address supporters at Wiregrass Memorial stadium in Dothan Saturday at 10 30 AM with amplifiers planned and crowds expected.
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J. Thomas Heflin
Democratic Party
Ssam Independent Party
Wil
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Sam Dawson
Birmingham
Heflin
Camp Hill School Building Burned in Alabama Fire
The new Camp Hill two story brick school, valued at 35005 with 2425 insurance, burned, the 34th such loss since last September. D M Slaughter fire marshal investigated the case reported to Dr A F Harman state superintendent of education and V Meigs Tallapoosa county superintendent.
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Montgomery
Ala
D. M. Slaughter
Camp Hill
A. F. Harman
We A V. Meigs
Tallaposes County
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